The most beautiful places to visit around Paris, in Ile de France

In Yvelines (78), Haut-de-Seine (92), Val-de-Marne (95), Seine-et-Marne (77)...

Want to get away from Paris and go for a day in Ile-de-France ? Discover 10 castles to do with your family less than 100 km from Paris. Most of these castles are free for children under 18 years old. If the weather is good, think picnic ! All these castles have magnificent parks and gardens with picnic areas.

Castles to visit south of Paris

The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte

One of our favorites
Opening of the park on May 8 and the castle on May 22, 2021
Costumed tours, fun activities
In Maincy (77950)
Free for children 6 and under

The castle of Fontainebleau

I BOOK MY TICKETS

A splendour of Renaissance style
Open every day except Tuesday
In Fontainebleau (in the 77)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)

The castle of Malmaison and Bois-Préau

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Empress Josephine's castle
Open every day except Tuesday
In Rueil-Malmaison (in 92)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)

The castle of Breteuil

The castle of Charles Perrault's tales
Open every day of the year, including holidays
In Choisel (in the Yvelines - 78)
Free for children under 5

The visit of the Palace of Versailles

The excessiveness of the castle, the splendor of the park
Closed on Mondays + January 1st and December 25th
In Versailles (78)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)

In Rambouillet (78120) 55km southwest of Paris
Open every day of the year except Tuesdays, and closed on the following holidays January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25
WE love : The splendor of the castle and its ceremonial apartments as well as its sumptuous gardens
Top with children: ride a bike, ride an electric cart, go boating

E-line ticket